It is true that the bandsaw is one of the safest pieces of machinery in your wood shop.  I believe it's the only machine, that has a blade that is pressing directly down, against your table...thus making it quite safe.

One thing that makes the bandsaw very versitile, is its ability to cut curves and circles....and that's where the trouble comes in.  If you're right handed, typically, when you're cutting curves, and especially when cutting circles, pay attention to where your left hand is pushing.  Almost always, it is pushing right towards the blade.  You may think that that is no big deal...especially when cutting large stock, but what if there's an internal void?   I've seen it happen, and it's not worth it.  Just ask my 9 fingered brother-in-law.

Though push sticks are always recomended, it's rare to see people use them on a bandsaw.  But, when cutting curves and circles....it's a must.  Keep a push stick handy.  I glued a small Rare Earth magnet to my push stick, so that it's always mounted just above my head, to my bandsaw door.

Remember folks....fingers don't grow back.